Diligent customer service professional with years of experience across multiple entities, successful at satisfying varying customer classes with creative and knowledge based solutions. Experienced in solving problems with empathy and diplomacy to ensure outcomes satisfying to all parties, without sacrificing high standards, procedures or regulatory requirements.
Desire to advance to be a leader in customer experience offering.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Officer
The Beige Bank, now Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd
11.2017 - Current
Customer service officer (CSO) for the North Industrial Area branch
Responsible for the management of the front desk of the branch and to provide efficient and professional front-line services to customers and create a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors to the branch
Maintain contact with new and existing customers on routine account management activities
Ensure proper documentation for all new bank's products and services
ATM custodian for the branch
Able to perform branch operation officer duties in the absence of the operations officer
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure effective and timely service delivery to customers at all customer service units and manage the front desk
Always Ensure a customer friendly disposition
Review account opening documents and ensure timely opening of the accounts in the system for all requests with the required documents or with the appropriate deferrals
Ensure prompt TAT in line with service level
Ensure timely preparation and rendition of reports to internal and external parties as required from time to time
Timely acknowledgment of cheque issued in the system
Processing customer’s cheque requests, atm card requests, statement request and signing customers on the bank’s E-channel products within the agreed SLA
Maintenance of up-to-date registers for customers’ transactions and instructions as required under the existing policies and procedures
Leverage on knowledge on product and service offerings to contribute to the realization of overall sales targets by identifying potential customers for new accounts recommendation / to cross-sell other products
Enhance relationship of our customers especially the top 100 and serve as the first point of call in resolving customer concerns/complaints
Impart knowledge on excellent customer service to colleagues at the back office to achieve the overall objectives of the bank
Promote the business of The Bank through excellent relationships with all stakeholders
scrutinize customer support procedures and collaborated with colleagues to eliminate audit issues.
Control ATM cash according to laid-down instructions
Balance cash at the required intervals
Report any overage or shortage in ATM cash promptly
Ensure that ATM cash is safeguarded against unnecessary and preventable loss
Ensure that the ATM is adequately stoked with cash
Ensure that potential faults that could cause equipment to malfunction are identified and resolved on time
Ensure that all ATM terminals are kept clean and maintained in good condition.
Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
Teller
Beige Capital Savings and Loans
11.2015 - 10.2017
I was a teller at the Kokomlemle branch of Beige Capital Savings and Loans
I ensured that payments which includes cash payments, cheque payments and remittance products were effectively and efficiently effected, and customers attended to promptly, timely and finally to wow all customers and visitors while ensuring that the bank’s turnaround time is maintained
In the course of carrying out my daily activities, I ensure the bank does not experience any loss.
Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Finance Officer
Dalex Finance and Leasing Company Limited
05.2015 - 08.2015
I was in the finance department as a finance officer for fixed income loans
I was responsible for Fixed Income loans, refunds and funds for operational activities via mobile money transfers
Reconcile e-payment reports and prepare the End of Day report
I post all transactions effected daily into Tally
Send Daily FIL Disbursement reports via email to all relevant officers.
Contract Staff
E-Process
09.2013 - 01.2015
S.A (Group Operations)
Duties :
I was in the Alternate channels team where we receive Ecobank Ghana customers complaints and we resolve them at our desk, those complaints that need to be escalated to the appropriate departments for resolution were also done
I ensured all complaints received at our desk are logged in the complaint’s tracker
I also ensured all escalated complaints are properly dealt with and customers satisfied with the resolution
I ensured complaints received are resolved within the agreed SLA (service level agreement) and service request closed when a complaint is resolved and customer satisfied
Reports were done on weekly basis to determine resolution rate of complaints received within the week according to the agreed SLA
I also handled general enquiries, requests and complaints that were received through ecobankenquiries@ecobank.com
I handled bulk SMS projects for some branches in Ecobank Ghana
(I was awarded the employee of the quarter for the last quarter of 2014).
National Service Staff
E-Process
09.2013 - 08.2014
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Intern
Vodafone Head Office
06.2012 - 07.2012
Assisted in the Commercial Performance Department in the Commercial function
Writing reports on accumulated data from finance department and registering Vodafone agents.
Intern
Intercom Programming and Manufacturing Company Limited (IPMC)
06.2011 - 07.2011
Assisted a marketing executive in the marketing department
Scheduled appointments with potential clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Mathematics
University of Ghana
Legon
2013
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - Business
Accra Girls’ Senior High School
Accra
2008
Basic Education Certificate -
Seven Great Princes Academy
2005
Skills
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
Ability to achieve objectives and manage time effectively
Issue and Complaint Resolution
Customer Retention Strategies
Understanding Customer Needs
Quality Assurance Monitoring
Customer Support
Service Recommendations
Call Center Operations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with everyone including
People of different nationalities and cultures, with respect to diversity
Ability to adopt a co-operative approach to problem solving
Certification
Anti-Money Laundering training (Done Annually)
November 2017(National Banking College)
Branch Operations and Risk Management
November 2017(Alkan Business Consult)
Professionalism and Excellence in Banking (Intermediate Module)
December 2008- May 2009
Trained on ITQP (Information Technology Qualified Profession) at IPMC
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
Ga
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Customer Service Officer
The Beige Bank, now Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd
11.2017 - Current
Teller
Beige Capital Savings and Loans
11.2015 - 10.2017
Finance Officer
Dalex Finance and Leasing Company Limited
05.2015 - 08.2015
Contract Staff
E-Process
09.2013 - 01.2015
National Service Staff
E-Process
09.2013 - 08.2014
Intern
Vodafone Head Office
06.2012 - 07.2012
Intern
Intercom Programming and Manufacturing Company Limited (IPMC)
06.2011 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Mathematics
University of Ghana
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - Business
Accra Girls’ Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate -
Seven Great Princes Academy
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